Paris Saint-Germain came at the top of MatchDay 2 of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions Leaguedefeat FC Barcelona In a thriller in the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium. After winning a statement victory at his former club, coach Luis Enrique weighed on whom he sees as the favorites to win Europe’s first prize.
With stars such as Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué sitting offside. PSG surprised the hosts with a 2-1 comeback covered by the dramatic 90th minute winner of Gonçalo Ramos. The three points placed the French champions among the group of clubs with a perfect six points of their first two games.
In his press conference after the game, Luis Enrique praised the reaction of his team against Elite opposition. ‘We played a great game. In the beginning it was difficult because they had the ball. Against a team of BarcelonaThe quality of the first 20 minutes were difficult for us. With our goal we have gained confidence and created opportunities. In the second half we improved and were the better side. “
The Spaniard did not stop when discussing Barcelona’s status in the competition and underlined that both parties remain among the favorites. ‘They are to the candidates for the Champions League. They play beautifully, at a very high level, and this is just the beginning. Few teams have such a clear identity. Barca and we are both contenders to fight for the title. But in the knockout rounds it depends on how each team arrives“He explained frankly.
Goncalo Ramos of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates with teammate Lucas Hernandez after scoring the second goal of his team against FC Barcelona.
Together with PSG, only Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Arsenal and Qarabağ FK opened the group stage with back-to-back victories. Despite the early stumbling of Barcelona, Luis Enrique emphasized that they remain firm in the conversation for the European Crown.
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In the renewed Champions League format, Ending in the top eight is crucial to prevent the play -off round And another two games before the round of 16. PSG ended 15th last season, but continued with lifting the trophy, a reminder of how unpredictable the way to the title can be.
When asked about the opportunities to crack the top layer this time, Luis Enrique gave a balanced prospect: “It depends on the schedule. Ours very difficult. We can win, but we can also lose. Every team we are confronted with has a very high level. We have a difficult schedule, but that doesn’t worry me now. I liked the mentality that we showed as a team. “
After opening with Atalanta and Barcelona, the defending champion is confronted with a brutal piece of opponents: Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur, Athletic Bilbao, Sporting Lisbon and Newcastle United – A glove full of top competition compared to teams outside the traditional Power competitions of Europe.
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